Blackhole for Bad Bots: installs, ratings and growth stats
By Jeff Starr · Rank #942
Blackhole for Bad Bots is a WordPress.org plugin tracked daily by HostList. Current WordPress.org active-install bucket: 30K+. Rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 148 ratings. HostList snapshots installs, ratings, and support signals so you can see freshness and direction, then follow the hosting links below for WordPress and stack-fit guidance. Active installs are ranges published by WordPress.org, not exact counts. HostList rank is by active-install bucket only. This page is a hosting-support resource, not a paid plugin ranking.
HostList install rank: #942. Download history appears after the next sync pass covers this slug. Use install buckets and ratings to shortlist, then follow the hosting links for stack fit.
Blackhole is a WordPress security plugin that detects and traps bad bots in a virtual black hole, where they are denied access to your entire site.
Install trend
Daily downloads
Exact daily download counts from WordPress.org (not install buckets).
Daily download history will appear after the download sync covers this plugin.
Technical details
- Last updated 21 April 2026
- Added to WordPress.org 2016-02-18
- View on WordPress.org
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FAQ
How many sites use Blackhole for Bad Bots?
WordPress.org reports an active-install bucket of 30K+. That is a rounded range, not an exact site count.
Is Blackhole for Bad Bots actively maintained?
WordPress.org last listed an update on 21 April 2026.
What hosting should I use with Blackhole for Bad Bots?
Start with HostList guidance on Hosting security guide, Best WordPress hosting. Match the host stack (caching layer, managed WordPress policies, ecommerce readiness) to what this plugin needs.
Data aggregated from WordPress.org. Active installs are published buckets, not exact counts.